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Data from two national insurers, Humana and Aetna, shows that around 20 percent of requests for the test do not meet requirements for testing under their policy. A United Healthcare official has cited competitors' data suggesting that as much as 80 percent of requests for Myriad's BRCA test are withdrawn after pre-certification and genetic counseling procedures are conducted.

During cost-conscious times, a genetic testing management company is trying to guide employers and healthcare plans on how to implement genetic testing so it yields savings and improves the health of its members.